I think you should at least have the right to be present. And I would think the owner would have critical information I would want if I was the vet.
I don't see any particular reason to vet check this one.... But if anything comes up we will.
The vet just called, I explained everything as I saw it. He said it sounds like Rocky strained or sprained his stifle joint. He said let him off till Monday, then check to see if he reacts to pressure on his hip or flank. If so bring him in, but even if he has done that, and is still sore Monday, it's not real "serious" or he would be on three legs. Sounds like one of those things that could just take awhile. Even if he is fine Monday, Rocky is now on a month vacation. I've heard stifle injuries can be really bad, so I want to make sure we get him back totally before pushing him. With winter coming, this won't be that big of a deal to do. When we start him back we'll just go slow.
Always something with these guys:)
Becky
You know, I've never had one vetted before buying. Maybe after my experience with Rusty I should:), but I knew when I got him, he wasn't in the best of health. I don't know if they could have told he would have a sweating problem. I looked at his feet and knew he was sound there, he was just thin and wormy. Needed some TLC.
I just don't like the practice of trying to predicte their future health based on confirmation, etc...I don't think that is a reasonable practice on a vets part. I've talked to several people and vets since, and they all say the same as I. So this guy is either an arrogant pompus know it all, lots of book knowledge and no common sense, or he has a good scam going:)
Becky